A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4291169 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293144 epoch_slot_no: 16344 block_no: 4290992 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-13 16:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebcbac8718e177276d6c8af963e2dff2697dcb491e61eda61782168826a40c2eBlock Operator
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